There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Washington, DC by subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
35 min$4–9Line 699 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nwbus 699
- Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to H St NE+Union Station Garagebus D20
1h 23m$4–9Drive 18.7 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Washington, DCcar 18.7 mi
29 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to Washington, DCtaxi 18.7 mi
29 min$55–70Bus, subway
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Vienna+Bay Lbus F50
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
59 min$5–9
Fairfax to Washington, DC by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Washington, DC is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Washington, DC is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at H St NE+Union Station Garage via 17 St NW+I St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Fairfax and Washington, DC is 16 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Washington, DC without a car is to subway which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Fairfax to Washington, DC, including transfers.
Fairfax to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station.
Fairfax to Washington, DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to H St NE+Union Station Garage via Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw and 17 St NW+I St NW in around 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–6
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to H St NE+Union Station Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+North St to Vienna+Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-546-7900
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Red Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-285-1632
- Website
- redcabdc.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Washington, DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Washington, DC is 19 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Fairfax to Washington, DC.
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